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Feb. 4, 2026

How to Respond When God Calls You to Love the People Others Avoid

What do you do when God nudges you to speak to someone you’d rather avoid? In this powerful episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I sit down with Scott Mocha to explore how God often calls us to love the very people soc...

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Dec. 31, 2025

Airbrushed Jesus vs. the Real Jesus: A Conversation About True Faith

Have you ever wondered whether the Jesus you follow is the real Jesus or a version shaped by your upbringing, culture, or personal expectations? In today’s episode, we’re peeling back the filters and confronting one of the mo...

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Nov. 28, 2025

Which Translation of the Bible is the Best One to Use? (MINISODE)

In this minisode, I’m coming to you from what feels like week 37 of being sick (okay, slight exaggeration, but still!). Today we’re talking about something I’ve been thinking about ever since my conversation with Dan Parr and...

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Nov. 26, 2025

Why Clarity Matters: Inside the Easy to Understand Read Bible (EUR) P…

A new bible translation can set off alarms, and that’s a healthy response. Today, I have an open and honest conversation with voice actor and translator Dan Parr . We discuss my apprehensions about a new bible translation and...

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Nov. 12, 2025

Tithes, Power & the Real Church: Finding Spiritual Clarity When Tradi…

When church feels more like a brand than a community , perhaps God is showing us that we need spiritual clarity and should return to the basics. In this conversation with Tom Snow , we explore the importance of spiritual clar...

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Oct. 29, 2025

How To Trust God After A Tragic loss

Have you suffered a tragic loss? Have you learned how to trust God through the pain? Jackie Rose's world was shattered when her military son, Randy, faced a severe mental health crisis that ended in tragedy and suicide. Left ...

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Oct. 22, 2025

Why Should Christians Stand for Pro-Life Values?

Your Pro-life values matter to God! Stuart Kellogg challenges Christians who remain silent about their pro-life values, calling the church to take a bold stand for pro-life values. Discover why this matters now more than ever...

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Oct. 15, 2025

Practical Ways to Seek God First

Are you in need of practical ways to seek God? Anita Keagy’s powerful journey through teenage pregnancy and her difficult decision to choose adoption became a divine metaphor for God’s desire to be known and sought by His chi...

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Oct. 1, 2025

What's Your Problem With Jesus?

Do you have a problem with Jesus? When Constance Hastings titled her book "The Trouble with Jesus," she knew it would raise eyebrows, but beneath that provocative title lies a profound message of hope for anyone wrestling wit...

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Sept. 17, 2025

What Is The Great Commission?

Do you know what the Great Commission is? Are you being obedient to it? Travel isn't just about seeing new places; it can transform how we live out our faith. In the Bible, God gave us the Great Commission before ascending to...

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Sept. 3, 2025

Do You Really Love God?

Do you love God? This was the startling question that changed everything for George Sisneros . His honest answer revealed uncomfortable truths about his priorities and prompted him to question whether he really did love God. ...

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Aug. 20, 2025

When Life Throws Curveballs

Sometimes Life is confusing. One minute you are told you can't conceive, and then boom, you are pregnant and in your forties! After being told natural conception wasn't possible due to her husband's autoimmune issues, Karen D...

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Aug. 13, 2025

Are You In A Revelationship?

What does it mean to have a "revelationship" with God? Cathy Garland guides us through this profound concept with Southern charm and biblical wisdom that will transform your perspective on your spiritual journey. The story of...

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Aug. 6, 2025

How Do You Handle Your Tough Emotions?

Do you struggle with negative emotions? Brittany Tinsley shares her powerful journey through self-harm , offering hope and practical wisdom for those and their loved ones who are struggling. She provides healthy ways to deal ...

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July 23, 2025

You Need Friends!

Whether you claim, "I don't need friends , " or you desperately seek deeper connections , this conversation offers the why and how to build relationships that transform your social life and well-being. CHECK OUT YOU NEED FRIE...

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July 16, 2025

How To Be Succesful In Your Parenting

Swimming against the cultural current while parenting faithful children requires intentional discipleship and vulnerability . Pastor Josh Poteet knows this well, and he is here today to share his parenting tips along with his...

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July 2, 2025

Who Is Shaping the Identity of Gen Z?

Remember your teenage years? The awkward self-consciousness, the desperate search for identity, the questions about purpose that seemed to echo without answer? Things may be different for you than it is for Gen Z, in terms of...

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June 18, 2025

How Did The Pandemic Affect You?

"Be not weary in well doing, for in due season you shall reap," Jo'mel Powell, my guest this week, thought he was trying to save only his marriage, but as the 2020 pandemic hit, he realized he would be saving more than that. ...

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June 11, 2025

Can A Documentary Be Cool?

Are you a documentary person? I am not usually someone who enjoys a documentary, but from time to time I will watch one if the subject matter is engaging enough. What began as a passion for filmmaking has evolved into a missi...

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May 28, 2025

Parents, Shout Your Battle Cry!

A tsunami wave approaches while unsuspecting families enjoy a peaceful beach day. This powerful metaphor captures what happens when a child announces they're transgender to Christian parents who never saw it coming. Debra McN...

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May 21, 2025

Don't Apologize For Your Faith

Do you know why you believe what you believe? Don't worry; I didn't either for a long time. Recently, I have jumped into the deep end of apologetics, and it's been fun but confusing. Knowing WHY I have faith is important to m...

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May 14, 2025

God Wants You To Be Free!

Do you want to be free from your abuse? When Stacey Womack, a pastor's daughter who had never experienced domestic abuse, felt God calling her to start a ministry for abuse survivors, she reluctantly said yes. Twenty-seven ye...

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May 7, 2025

Here's to Your Health!

How's your mental health? The difference between knowing God loves you and truly believing it sits at the heart of my conversation with Healy Ikerd , licensed professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, and host of...

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April 23, 2025

Becoming a Prayer Warrior

Are you a prayer warrior? What happens when your faith is tested in ways you never imagined? Today, I'm joined by Tracy Ripley , whose life took an unexpected turn when her youngest son was born with a congenital heart defect...

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